Dear Potential Students,
As a dual-degree MD-PhD candidate with a Master of Public Health (MPH), my academic path has required me to master advanced sciences and the exact strategies needed to beat standardized tests. Over the last seven years, I have tutored students one-on-one, including high schoolers aiming for top universities, college pre-meds facing tough science courses, and graduate students working through advanced data analysis. My own testing background includes passing the...
Dear Potential Students,
As a dual-degree MD-PhD candidate with a Master of Public Health (MPH), my academic path has required me to master advanced sciences and the exact strategies needed to beat standardized tests. Over the last seven years, I have tutored students one-on-one, including high schoolers aiming for top universities, college pre-meds facing tough science courses, and graduate students working through advanced data analysis. My own testing background includes passing the USMLE Step 1, scoring a 331 on the GRE (164 Verbal, 167 Quantitative), a 514 on the MCAT, a 2350 on the SAT, and a 35 on the ACT. Because of this, I teach from real, personal experience. Doing well on these exams is not just about memorizing a textbook, but about understanding how test makers structure questions and how to manage your time under pressure.
My approach to tutoring avoids passive lecturing because I want students to learn how to think through problems on their own. When working with students in tough subjects like biochemistry, neuroscience, or epidemiology, I use virtual whiteboards to sketch out ideas and break down complex processes into normal, everyday language. I also speak fluent Mandarin Chinese. This allows me to provide clear, bilingual support for international students who know their science well but get tripped up by the dense English terminology used in American STEM classes and exam passages.
Whether you are a high school junior trying to boost your SAT or ACT scores, a college student protecting your GPA in a difficult science class, or a pre-med applicant staring down the MCAT and medical school applications, I focus on giving you a clear, manageable roadmap. I tailor every session to your specific weak points so we can build your confidence and get your scores where they need to be. I really enjoy helping students figure out these tough subjects, and I look forward to working together to reach your academic goals.
Best regards,
Paul
